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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 207
Posted By noyb72

I can do everything there is to do, and will want...

I can do everything there is to do, and will want to do a lot that shouldn't be done (don't we all.) The local co-op has "bike church" every Tuesday and Thursday night, and I'm always there. This one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 207
Posted By noyb72

Thanks, I'm actually fine with it not being top...

Thanks,
I'm actually fine with it not being top range; it is going to have a hard life and I'd hate to have some connoisseur in skinny jeans get into a conversation he's not ready to lose about me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 207
Posted By noyb72

Sagres as a commuter?

So, I'd like to start by saying thanks again to those who provided assistance with my new to me Shogun Prairie Breaker (I think I'm going to call all MTBs Prairie Breakers from now on :) )

I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 21,870
Views: 3,180,808
Posted By noyb72

Schuylkill River waterfront path, Philadelphia....

Schuylkill River waterfront path, Philadelphia. The other side of the river (no, I didn't ride it up to the falls! :) ). ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 21,870
Views: 3,180,808
Posted By noyb72

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x935/bike_14_april_waterfront_64f67153b0924ffea81d58769cf8e39f1936fb30.jpg
Schuylkill River waterfront path, Philadelphia.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 419
Posted By noyb72

They have a bucket of washers, I ran out of time...

They have a bucket of washers, I ran out of time to go through them and this was the quickest way to be on the road before they ran me out.
Missed that that was a cassette. I definitely have a free...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 419
Posted By noyb72

This one looks about right...

This one looks about right...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 419
Posted By noyb72

12 is close enough to 11, so a seven speed free...

12 is close enough to 11, so a seven speed free wheel is probably in my near future. The Giant I rode in Hawaii had a free hub and I was able to do 48-11 on a 700c wheel. I could turn about 15 cranks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 419
Posted By noyb72

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x935/20240413_134744_870a3bfc9f3c1d34b718468ac53939ffabb67179.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 419
Posted By noyb72

I'm kind of ambivalent to friction or indexed. It...

I'm kind of ambivalent to friction or indexed. It seems "proper" to run the matching shifter if I could find it. Can a 7 speed have a smaller cog? Right now I have 14-30 on the factory 46(?)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 419
Posted By noyb72

Replacement shifter

The last time I logged in here was 2013. I took a pretty significant spill, along with an ambulance ride and a trip through a CAT scanning machine and that put me off riding for a bit. In as much an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-13, 12:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,779
Posted By noyb72

Resurrecting an old thread, life in the way and...

Resurrecting an old thread, life in the way and all that.

So I went with Deore 591 gearset and mechs (new to me word that means I don't have to try to spell French), I stayed 3x7 with new separate...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-13, 05:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,779
Posted By noyb72

I am well aware of what wind resistance does, but...

I am well aware of what wind resistance does, but I do think that trainers remove external elements in order to identify issues with your technique such as my issue with RPM.

I am going to get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-13, 12:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,779
Posted By noyb72

I can see how the separate brake / shifter levers...

I can see how the separate brake / shifter levers would be nice but I'm not sure I have enough room on my bars and I DO NOT want wider bars. In fact, every now and then I consider getting a flat bar...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-13, 02:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,779
Posted By noyb72

I have no problem with staying 3x7, I'm just not...

I have no problem with staying 3x7, I'm just not finding much in the way of nicer than I have now. I have come across this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-13, 07:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,779
Posted By noyb72

Thank you all so much!! I don't have time to...

Thank you all so much!!

I don't have time to respond to every comment, but I will awnser what I can.

The wheelset is a Weinman TR16, it is an 8-9 speed hub that I put a spacer on to work with a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-13, 01:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,779
Posted By noyb72

Hybrid rebuild

So, over the last year I have put just under 4k miles on my Diamondback Edgewood commuter. I recently replaced the wheels going down to 700cx28mm with a free hub that I put a 12-x cassette on. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-12, 01:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,742
Posted By noyb72

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/bik/3105872171....

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/bik/3105872171.html

Well, maybe this will work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-12, 01:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,742
Posted By noyb72

85ish TREK 500

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=bicycle&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk=

Looking at this tomorrow. 85ish 500 with some work done to it. I am not looking for a resto, just a way to get...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-25-12, 03:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 919
Posted By noyb72

Sorry I dropped off the face of the Earth for a...

Sorry I dropped off the face of the Earth for a bit. I apreciate all the input, first 20 mile ride here in a couple hours, we'll see how it goes.

Ron
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-22-12, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 919
Posted By noyb72

TOTALLY missed the long distance forum, thanks. ...

TOTALLY missed the long distance forum, thanks.
Ron
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-22-12, 12:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 919
Posted By noyb72

Training for century.

So I've decided to do the Oahu Century Ride on 30 Sep, first biking event ever. I currently ride 150 miles a week in 15 mile increments as a commute. I am going to stretch the afternoons to 25 by the...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-12, 03:06 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,868
Posted By noyb72

I really like the wooden front racks. Definatly...

I really like the wooden front racks. Definatly have one of those in the works.

Ron
Forum: Touring
06-11-12, 01:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By noyb72

So we have a prototype I will run with this week....

So we have a prototype I will run with this week. I did the bag a bit different, sort of like a top load backpack. I gave the straps holding the top on enough length to wrap around the rack and clip...
Forum: Touring
06-09-12, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By noyb72

Rack bag atachment

Good day
First post in this area, I use my bike mostly for commuting but have wanted to tour my entire life, it is on my short list.

I am in the middle of making a large bag for my Blackburn EX...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-12, 07:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 946
Posted By noyb72

Thanks to all It is amazing what can happen...

Thanks to all

It is amazing what can happen in 3 months. It had been 25 years before that that I had been on a bike.

This may sound sappy, but biking has changed my life. For the last 15 years...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-12, 09:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 946
Posted By noyb72

150 miles!!

150 Miles in a week!!

I know that's not much to some, but it 60 more than my previous record. 5 days at 30 miles round trip, and to be honest I don't feel totally drained. I guess you can improve...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-12, 01:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,479
Posted By noyb72

Thanks all Mr Left, I will definatly use your...

Thanks all
Mr Left, I will definatly use your advise.
Today at the LBS, we decided that I'm shifting to late and probably flexing the frame. I shifted much earlier on the way home and things went...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-12, 12:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,479
Posted By noyb72

Nice to see someone using the same bike! After...

Nice to see someone using the same bike! After looking at my front deraileur, it is clear to see it is not mounted straight. I'll pull it off when I get home and see if I can't sort it out. Hearing...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-12, 12:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,479
Posted By noyb72

I appreciate the help. Yes, the adjustments so...

I appreciate the help. Yes, the adjustments so far have been using the index adjuster at the shifter, I'll look into the mounting tomorrow in the light and check the limit adjustment.

As far as...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-12, 06:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,479
Posted By noyb72

209.2!! That was my weight this morning,...

209.2!!

That was my weight this morning, first time sub 210 this century!! Best time is 1:06 which is just shy of 14MPH.
200 pounds and 15MPH HERE I COME!!!

As far as my technique, I'm all...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-12, 12:52 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 135,223
Posted By noyb72

Firstt of many posts in this thread. This morning...

Firstt of many posts in this thread. This morning was a pretty standard ride, I got on the bike trail earlier than usual and think I'll stick with that. Made my best time coming home, 1:06. Goal is 1...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-04-12, 05:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,920
Posted By noyb72

I have been running my 2 year old around in a...

I have been running my 2 year old around in a CoPilot rack mounted seat for the last couple weeks. She passes out pronto and when I get home she runs for her helmet. The seat is secure and safe, I...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-12, 04:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,479
Posted By noyb72

I apreciate all the advice. I started a new...

I apreciate all the advice. I started a new thread in Bicycle Mechanics and have come up with a plan.

1. I will use a new seven speed freewheel to get bigger gears.
2. I am relativly certain I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-12, 03:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,401
Posted By noyb72

Sixty fiver has it correct. I couldn't spin my...

Sixty fiver has it correct. I couldn't spin my legs at 90 RPM if it meant saving all my daughters lives. I can, however, push just about whatever gear I have on level ground.

So, currently my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-12, 04:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,401
Posted By noyb72

So, I did think of another question if you'll...

So, I did think of another question if you'll bear with me.

The bike has 32H SSW700 double-tunnel alloy rims and I am going to change out the tires for Kevlar. How skinny can I go with tires on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-12, 04:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,401
Posted By noyb72

Well, Chalk that up to more bum dope. My LBS...

Well,
Chalk that up to more bum dope. My LBS also told me that I couldn't replace my freewheel, I would have to buy a new wheel and cartridge, they said they could do it for just under 100.00! The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-12, 03:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,401
Posted By noyb72

Great! My LBS told me I would have to modify...

Great!

My LBS told me I would have to modify my frame with a tool I'd have to buy for them. Needless to say I'm looking for a new LBS. Can someone walk me through the conversion to threadless?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-12, 02:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,401
Posted By noyb72

Newbie question

Hello,

My second post, was directed to this section by the guys in the commuter section. I have a Diamondback Edgewood that I want to modify. I am pretty good with a wrench but haven't turned one...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-12, 12:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,479
Posted By noyb72

Help request for new commuter.

Hello,

My name is Ron and 3 months ago it had been 25+ years since I rode a bike. I passed 500 miles this week. I am the kind of guy who taught himself how to wrench on bikes when I was a kid, so...
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